Building Sciences: Small Sacrifices -- Capillary Suction
Water causes enough trouble by itself, but when we add salt, we go to another level, especially where porous materials are concerned. What is the deal with porous materials? Porous materials are capable of wicking water large distances due to capillary suction. And, when water can move large distances, only bad things can happen.Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 49-no. 7, July 2007